Automation engineers design, build, and improve systems that perform tasks with less manual effort. Their work spans software testing, manufacturing, robotics, and business processes. Browse vetted Automation Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where roles are focused on compensation of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and seniority. Engineers may develop automated test frameworks, program industrial controls, integrate robotics, or streamline workflows. Common tasks include analyzing requirements, selecting tools, writing and maintaining code, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting failures, and documenting solutions. Collaboration with software, operations, quality, and product teams is often essential.
Employers commonly seek experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, along with automation frameworks, scripting, and version control. Depending on the role, useful skills may include CI/CD, cloud platforms, APIs, databases, PLCs, robotics, instrumentation, or industrial protocols. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills help engineers deliver reliable systems and explain technical tradeoffs.
Automation engineers can specialize in quality assurance and software test automation, industrial and manufacturing automation, robotics, or process automation. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, architecture, technical leadership, or engineering management roles. The best-fit path depends on your technical strengths, industry interests, and the scale of systems you want to own.
Use Ladders to explore vetted Automation Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details, then focus your search on opportunities that match your experience and career goals. Job availability and qualifications vary by employer and location.
$100K - $105K *
Transform the testing landscape by designing and implementing robust testing methods for IT products, ensuring they meet specifications while collaborating with developers and users to enhance quality...
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Lead a diverse engineering team to develop impactful products combating online child abuse. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive technical decisions, enhance user experiences, and foste...
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Join a team that's shaping national engineering standards and operational readiness. Lead multidisciplinary teams in commissioning assurance and turnover strategies for major infrastructure projects...
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Drive IT operations and support in a fast-growing environment, enhancing processes and automating workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale IT infrastructure as the company expands f...
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Computer Systems Validation Engineer
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Pioneer a comprehensive Computer System Validation strategy across GxP systems. Collaborate with Quality and IT to drive compliance and data integrity while enhancing efficiency in validation processe...
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Innovate and lead software solutions for the iSeries environment, driving scalable systems and mentoring junior developers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mobility payment solution...
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DevOps Platform Engineer and Linux Systems Administrator
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Advance your career by supporting a critical modernization effort, ensuring a reliable, secure, and scalable Kubernetes-based platform for big-data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
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Champion strategic customer engagement by leveraging deep technical expertise to drive revenue growth and support enterprise sales cycles with Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 accounts in the cybersecurit...
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Elevate your career by designing and developing high-performance systems that ensure security and reliability at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize solutions that...
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Engineering Manager, Data Streaming
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Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...
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Senior Software Engineer, AI Platform
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Transform AI capabilities by building robust SDKs and infrastructure. Collaborate with product teams to enhance agent workflows, ensuring reliability and performance while driving innovation in AI exp...
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Senior Business Systems Analyst
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data-driven decision-making by leveraging your expertise in statistical analysis and project management to deliver impactful insights and foster collaboration...
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Innovate backend services and APIs in Node.js and TypeScript to enhance ad experiences across mobile and web platforms, collaborating with engineers and product teams to drive impactful advertising so...
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Transform warehouse operations by leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service levels, and cost performance through data analysis and strategic partnership across teams...
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Elevate your career by designing and training advanced machine learning models. Collaborate with experts to analyze data, create reinforcement learning environments, and communicate findings effective...
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Advance archaeological services by leading complex projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with regulations. Provide expert guidance, manage client relationships, and drive innovative solut...
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ServiceNow Solutions Architect
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Join our dynamic team to innovate and enhance container security products. Collaborate with diverse developers, maintain open-source projects, and contribute to the future of confidential computing. E...
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Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer - Flow
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Champion complex enterprise deployments by leading technical solutions, driving customer success, and influencing product strategy. Leverage your expertise to architect innovative automations and ment...
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Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...
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Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain innovative web applications, enhancing user experience and security. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, create documentation, and ensure...
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Staff Backend Engineer, Internal
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Shape the future of backend systems as a technical leader, driving architecture and development for internal pentesting capabilities. Collaborate across teams to enhance data workflows and ensure high...
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What does an Automation Engineer do?
An Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains systems that reduce manual work. Depending on the industry, this can include automated software testing, industrial controls, robotics, or automated business processes.
What skills are commonly required for Automation Engineer jobs?
Common requirements include programming or scripting, automation tools and frameworks, troubleshooting, and systems integration. Specific roles may also require experience with CI/CD, cloud services, PLCs, robotics, APIs, or manufacturing systems.
What industries hire Automation Engineers?
Automation Engineers work in software and technology, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, finance, logistics, and other industries that use automated systems.
How much do Automation Engineers earn?
Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary and role details.
How can I find Automation Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Automation Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities to identify roles aligned with your experience.